I know the title is definitely not funny, atleast not funny to those who are having shortage of hair just like the shortage of water in the world(obviously I am referring to India...and others...). "I will go bald" thats what I mostly hear when my girlfriends start discussing about their hair, thats their first sentence. Now in the whole store filled with the hair products, we (the helpless ladies) worry what to pick and take some new random good looking product to their home to do experiment with their hair(do it...but keep in mind these are your own hair!!). Now what is the best way to prevent hair loss? We keep whining about it ,but we never go to a specialist or to a physician, now, the important thing to note is the cause of hair loss but before it lets try to understand the normal hair growth cycle. The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase.
About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place.It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this type can affect men, women and children. That means its totally normal to shed around 10% of your hair!! If you have problem beyond that, then its serious.
Causes:
1. Surgery, continuous illness for three to four months.
2 Hypo thyroid, hyper thyroid
3.Hormonal imbalance.
4.Vitamin D & Iron deficiency
5. Medicines-medicines used for gout, high blood pressure or heart problems, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants, Vitamin A.
6.Fungal/ bacterial infections.
7. Hereditary
8. Extreme temperatures(heat...mostly)
Now I think if you are wise enough ,you must have understood that why it is important to go to a specialist. Out of these there might be any underlying cause and I am sure which you can't decide or predict on your own. I had iron deficiency so I started taking iron supplement and it helped. Now my hair fall rate is 50% lesser than before. Now the question is "can my hair loss be prevented?" Yes, mostly. Various treatments are available. If a medicine is causing your hair loss, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.Medicines may also help slow or prevent the development of common baldness. One medicine, minoxidil (brand name: Rogaine), is available without a prescription. It is applied to the scalp. Both men and women can use it. Another medicine, finasteride, is available with a prescription. It comes in pills and is only for men. It may take up to 6 months before you can tell if one of these medicines is working. So, patience is the mantra.
Some Hair Care Basics:
1. Massage your hair with oil(Coconut oil or olive oil)
2. Make braids before you sleep.
3.Get rid of split ends regularly.
4.Keep your Scalp clean.
5. Go herbal! Use herbal hair products, natural conditioners like egg yolk, henna, multani mitti, shikakai(Go to Indian store to get these).
6. Lessen the use or curling iron or hot iron, rollers, hair dryer
7. Don't tie your hair tightly, let them breathe.
8. Comb your hair atleast thrice a day.
All what I want to say is that take good care of yourself.....because you are very special!! Every woman should love herself. I love myself like crazy and I want all of my readers to realize that if they will not love themselves, how can they expect others to fall for them!!
Some Hair Care Basics:
1. Massage your hair with oil(Coconut oil or olive oil)
2. Make braids before you sleep.
3.Get rid of split ends regularly.
4.Keep your Scalp clean.
5. Go herbal! Use herbal hair products, natural conditioners like egg yolk, henna, multani mitti, shikakai(Go to Indian store to get these).
6. Lessen the use or curling iron or hot iron, rollers, hair dryer
7. Don't tie your hair tightly, let them breathe.
8. Comb your hair atleast thrice a day.
All what I want to say is that take good care of yourself.....because you are very special!! Every woman should love herself. I love myself like crazy and I want all of my readers to realize that if they will not love themselves, how can they expect others to fall for them!!
